Intermediate Wild Edible Mushroom Foraging
Sunday 18 May
Join us for a magical day out in the forest where you’ll learn the how, when and where of wild mushroom foraging. You’ll also learn how to preserve your seasonal bounty and enjoy a wild mushroom tasting.
Wild edible mushroom foraging – Oberon
This workshop is designed for those who have already done either our beginners workshop or have previous pine mushroom foraging experience and can confidently identify both Saffron milk caps and Slippery Jacks + Jills.
We will once again cover the basics of the what where and when of pine mushroom foraging however will also delve into details of at least 5 other edible mushrooms, their lookalikes, and how to tell them apart. Plus we will identify and discuss an assortment of other notable forest fungi. It is your chance to expand your knowledge and your tastebuds beyond the familiar and easy-to-identify saffies and slipperies.
The location has been chosen so you can head out and not only gather some of the usuals but also use your newly acquired key outs to hunt for some new-to-you varieties.
Towards the end of our workshop, and hopefully, with a full basket and variety of freshly picked mushrooms, you’ll get to taste a cooked selection including honey fungus + grey knights plus Marnee’s delicious Saffy Jerky. YUM!!!!
But the deliciousness doesn’t stop there. Post workshop you’ll be emailed a pine mushroom-specific Ebook packed full of Marnee’s original and tasty recipes including step-by-step guides to making meaty mushroom jerky, risotto, and arancini to name a few.
This could be you!
WHEN: Sunday 18th of May 10 am-2 pm
WHERE: Hampton State Forest, NSW- The exact location will be disclosed to ticket holders a few days before the event.
Please be aware that this is a self-drive workshop and we will be driving on unsealed roads at times. The forest tracks are suitable for city cars but not ideal for low-riding sports cars.
COST:
Adults: $155
Underemployed/Concession: $110
“An amazing experience at the mushroom foraging workshop. It’s so tranquil in the forest and thanks to Diego, we’re now empowered to pick our own mushrooms. 100% recommend!”
– Emily Don
PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE FINALISING YOUR BOOKING.
This is an all-weather event. We will only cancel the outing in case of heavy rain or dangerously gusty winds, via email and phone call 2 days before the date, offering a place on another tour.
Refund Policy: Due to the nature of the event, we will not issue any refunds for unused tickets sold. Please make sure you are available to attend before you finalise your booking.
Reschedule Policy: If you need to reschedule we can offer you a Gift Voucher up to four weeks (4) before the event. This voucher can be used against any workshop of the same value, and is valid for three years. If less than four weeks’ notice is given you can pass on the ticket to someone else.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
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Great company
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A wild food hunt in the magical pine forest
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We will visit 2/3 different locations
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Learn how to cook + preserve your bounty with recipes to follow in your inbox
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To taste mouthwatering mushroomy treats
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Too many mushrooms to carry? We can provide a box to take home your excess loot!
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To be back in the city by 4 pm
WHAT TO BRING:
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Suitable clothing (it gets cold in the forest)
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Sturdy hiking boots or gumboots.
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Long pants, to ward of scratches from blackberries and kisses from leeches
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Water and snacks
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A knife and a basket (a wicker basket is best, you find them in Op shops)
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Your camera
ABOUT YOUR GUIDE:
Diego has been pioneering the edible mushroom workshops in NSW, empowering people with the ancient skills of foraging for food for over 20 years. Diego is a wild edibles advocate, most famous for his offering of urban foraging workshops. Building on the knowledge acquired while growing up on a farm in Italy, Diego introduces people to the ever-present food and medicine plants that surround us. He collaborates extensively with chefs, herbalists, environmentalists and cultural workers promoting a new understanding of what the environment has to offer.
Check a media review of Diego’s works here>
This workshop is a registered activity with the Forestry Corporation of NSW and we are in constant contact to find out roads and forest conditions, ensuring the best experience for all guests.
This event is part of the Field to Forest Festival of the Oberon Council. Please see here for more events as part of the initiative and here for some local accommodation options to make it a weekend of fun regional activities.
Information
May 18 – May 18
Oberon
0411293178
info@diegobonetto.com